Brookfield, WI cityscape

53045

Brookfield, WI

Total Population
23,292
Median Household Income
$115,202
Median Home Value
$410,400
Median Rent
$1,717

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$115,202
100.7% above state median
Home Value
$410,400
102.6% above state median
Rent
$1,717
100% above state median
Median Age
45.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Brookfield, WI

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 62.2% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 45.8 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.4%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 4.7%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$115,202
+53.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.7%
State: $-15,996,291
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.38 people

Total Households
9,670
Family Households
59.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
30.9%
#2 Industry
Education
29.2%
#3 Industry
Finance
23.9%
Total Employed Residents:6,233

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.6%
58 workers
Public Transit
0.2%
17 workers
Total Commuting Workers:9,453
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.6%
11,258 employed
Labor Force
11,541
274 unemployed
Median Age
45.8 years
Per Capita Income
$69,084
Poverty Rate
4.7%

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